LOCAL NEWS

Consultation launched in to new River Thames Crossing

The government's launched a consultation into plans for a new Thames crossing between Essex and...

Man due to be sentenced after serious sexual assault in Colchester

A Colchester man is due to be sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court today for a serious sexual assault.

A woman in her sixties from Shoebury's recovering after waking up to find a burglar at the end of her bed

Police are appealing for information after a woman woke up to find a burglar at the end of her...

LOCAL SPORT

Clarets manager shortlist down to 2

Chelmsford City are a step closing to appointing a new manager.

The board's shorlist has...

Eastmond signs for Us

Colchester United have signed Arsenal's Craig Eastmond on a permanent basis.

The midfielder spent...

Hammers - may the fourth be with you!

Speedway and it's now four Elite League wins on the bounce for the Lakeside Hammers.

They...

NEWS HEADLINES

Afghan Interpreters Can Come To UK In Rethink

Around 600 Afghan interpreters are to be offered the chance to settle in Britain after an apparent coalition rethink.

Andy Murray Withdraws From French Open

Britain's number one tennis player Andy Murray has pulled out of the French Open due to a persistent back injury.

David Bowie's Bassist Trevor Bolder Dies

Uriah Heep and Spiders From Mars bassist Trevor Bolder has died from cancer, aged 62.

SPORT HEADLINES

Andy Murray Withdraws From French Open

Britain's number one tennis player Andy Murray has pulled out of the French Open due to a persistent back injury.

Audley Harrison Backtracks On Retirement

Audley Harrison has confirmed his return to boxing less than three weeks after announcing his retirement.

Ryder Cup: Europe Increase Wildcard Picks

Europe's Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley will have three wildcard picks instead of two when they face the USA at Gleneagles next year.

SHOWBIZ

David Bowie's Bassist Trevor Bolder Dies

Uriah Heep and Spiders From Mars bassist Trevor Bolder has died from cancer, aged 62.

Depardieu: Boston Bombs Not Chechnya's Fault

The French actor Gerard Depardieu has said that Chechnya is not to blame for the Boston bombings because the suspects were brought up in America.

Eurovision: Russia Angered Over Vote 'Theft'

Russia has demanded answers over what it claims was an "outrageous" theft of votes from its Eurovision entry on Saturday.

BUSINESS NEWS

Britvic Prepares To Call Time At Barr

Britvic, the soft drinks producer behind Robinson's squashes, will on Wednesday outline plans for tens of millions of pounds in annual cost savings amid growing doubts about its proposed merger with rival AG Barr.

Xbox One Console Unveiled By Microsoft

Microsoft has debuted its new Xbox One, announcing that the company's first gaming console in eight years will come with exclusive video and software content.

Buckley Shortlisted For Top Smiths Job

Sir George Buckley, one of Britain's most seasoned industrialists, has been shortlisted for the top boardroom job at Smiths Group, the FTSE-100 engineering and technology group.